1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2009 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2009 Volvo XC90 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Brougham would be higher. At 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2009 Volvo XC90. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo XC90.
Because 2009 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Brougham. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC90 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Brougham (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo XC90. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 2009 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Brougham | XC90 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2860 mm |
